Perfomance Test Construction Checklist

DOE-HDBK-1205-97

APPENDIX C

PERFORMANCE TEST CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST

Purpose of the test:

Does the test require a skill level that is appropriate?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Is the purpose of the test clearly stated?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Are the objectives of the test clearly stated?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Does the test have a clear relationship with the trainee's

job or task duties?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Administrative Guidelines:

Does the test include a segment to help orient the

trainee to the requirements of the test?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Have the administrative procedures of the test been

clearly spelled out?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Scoring and Standards:

Have the test's scoring criteria been standardized?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Does the test clearly define scoring procedures?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Can the scoring rules be quickly applied by the

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

examiner?

Has the grading criteria been made as objective as

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

possible?

Instruction Section:

Does the test contain a complete set of instructions for

the trainee?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

Do the instructions address what is expected of the

trainee for Perform, Simulate, and Discuss items?

[ ] N/A [ ] YES [ ] NO

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